Latest news in Kuwait? September 11th, 2026
11-09-2026
Key news developments in Kuwait on September 11, 2026:
- Kuwait Airways Cargo Suspension: Kuwait Airways’ cargo division announced a temporary freeze on accepting most freight delivered by external agents until September 25, 2026. The temporary measure is intended to clear existing backlogs and relieve operational congestion at the main cargo facilities, though express mail and specialized shipments continue unaffected. Times Kuwait
- Oil Market Movements: Official pricing released by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation showed Kuwaiti export crude settling down $1.45 at $116.65 per barrel, reflecting broader intra-week energy market adjustments. Qatar news agency
- Digital & AI Development Initiatives: Kuwait and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) initiated new collaborative assessments aimed at integrating artificial intelligence frameworks into Kuwait’s public sector and national development roadmap.
- Immigration & Residency Enforcement: Authorities continue the active enforcement of the Ministry of Interior’s recent directive that ended automatic extensions for inside-country visit visas and exit/leave permits, requiring sponsors to manage renewals directly to avoid compliance penalties. Global Law Experts